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Pacific Overtures

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In 1853 Japan, the story follows the Westernization of Japan, mainly through the story of Kayama, a samurai, and Manjiro, a fisherman. The lives of both men are radically changed by the coming of American ships to Japan.

DirectorsMarty Pasetta·Hal Prince
WritersJohn Weidman·Stephen Sondheim

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Cast · Directed by Marty Pasetta

MMako
Mako
Reciter/Shogun/Jonathan Goble
SOSoon-Tek Oh
Soon-Tek Oh
Tamate/Samurai/Storyteller/Swordsman
YSYuki Shimoda
Yuki Shimoda
Abe, First Councillor
SSSab Shimono
Sab Shimono
Manjiro
IS
Isao Sato
Kayama
AIAlvin Ing
Alvin Ing
Shogun's Mother/Observer/Merchant/American Admiral
EHErnest Harada
Ernest Harada
Physician/Madam/British Admiral
JDJames Dybas
James Dybas
Second Councillor/Old Man/French Admiral
MS
Mark Hsu Syers
Samurai/Thief/Soothsayer/Warrior/Russian Admiral/British Sailor
PK
Patrick Kinser-Lau
Shogun's Companion/Dutch Admiral/British Sailor/Girl
EAErnest Abuba
Ernest Abuba
Samurai/Adams/Noble
LHLarry Hama
Larry Hama
Williams/Lord of the South

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Pacific Overtures — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Pacific Overtures?

Pacific Overtures isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Pacific Overtures on Netflix?

No, Pacific Overtures is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Pacific Overtures on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Pacific Overtures isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Pacific Overtures for free?

Pacific Overtures isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Pacific Overtures?

Pacific Overtures hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around October 25, 1976. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.